Parish Calendar

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Fayette, Alabama

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Recurring Events

• Sunday Holy Eucharist - 10 am, followed by Church School classes

• The Christian Center of Concern Food Bank - 8-9:30 am first 3 Wed of month, 2d Ave NE at 2d St NE  

• The Daughters of the King meet in Gunner's House for Morning Prayer Thursdays at 11 am.

• Al-Anon meetings have been suspended for the time being because of lack of attendance.  

• Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) meet Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 7 pm in Parish Hall.

• The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Parish Hall the first Tuesday each month, 6:30 pm.

• Episcopal Chuch Women (ECW) meet the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm.

• The Parish Vestry meet the second Sunday each month after Church School classes.

• The Ministerial Association meet the first Tuesday each month at 11 at Charles' Cafeteria.

• The Chamber of Commerce meet the first Tuesday each month at noon in the Civic Center.

• For conferences & retreats see brochures and registration forms in the Office or Parish Hall.

Lent

Wed, Mar 10 - 5:30 pm - Light Lenten Supper

                     6:30 pm - Lenten Book Study - The Last Word by N.T. Wright

                                               Chapters 5 & 6

Mar 12-14 - Spring Break Conference, for 9th-12th graders, Camp McDowell. Click HERE for info.

Mar 13-21 - Schools' Spring Break for Fayette County, Bevill State C.C. & University

Sat, Mar 13 - Parish Leadership Training Event, St. Stephen's, Birmingham, 9 until 3:30

Sun, Mar 14 - Daylight Saving Time begins at 1 am

Sun, Mar 14 - Fourth Sunday In Lent

                   10:00 am - Holy Eucharist

                                   Sermon - Offended By Grace

                   11:20 am - Church School Classes will not meet today because of Spring Break

Wed, Mar 17 - no events at St. Michael's because of Spring Break, but Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Fri & Sat, Mar 19-20 - Lenten Retreat with the Very Rev'd Alan Jones - St. Stephen's, Birmingham

Sun, Mar 21 - Fifth Sunday In Lent

                   10:00 am - Holy Eucharist

                                   Sermon - The Surpassing Value

                   11:20 am - Church School Classes for all ages

Wed, Mar 24 - 5:30 pm - Light Lenten Supper

                     6:30 pm - Lenten Book Study - Chapters 7 & 8

Mar 26-28 - Parish Weekend, Stough Lodge at Camp McDowell - tentative event

Holy Week

Sun, Mar 28 - PALM SUNDAY

                   10:00 am - Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist

                                   Reading of the Passion Narrative

                   11:20 am - Church School Classes for all ages

Thurs, Apr 1 - Maundy Thursday

                     7:00 pm - Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar

                      NOTE: This service may be moved to 6 pm. We will not change the time if

                      The Times-Record lists the service as beginning at 7 pm. 

NOTE: April 1 is the last day to apply for the Sawyerville Day Camp ministry. Must be 16 years of age.

                   See notes below for June 25-July 3 & July 9-17 camp sessions.

Fri, Apr 2 - Good Friday

                          12:00 pm - Good Friday Liturgy & Mass of the Presanctified

                       5:00 pm - Stations of the Cross, led by the Daughters of the King

Eastertide

Sun, Apr 4 - The Day of the Resurrection - EASTER DAY

                   10:00 am - Solemn Holy Eucharist

                   11:10 am - Easter Egg Hunt

                   11:35 am - Easter Luncheon

Apr 16-18 - EYC Convention for 9th-12th graders, St. Thomas', Birmingham. Click HERE for info.

Sun, Apr 25 - Stewardship of Creation Sunday & Youth Sunday

Apr 28-30 - Clergy Spouse Conference

Sun, May 9 - Mothers' Day

Thurs, May 13 - ASCENSION DAY

Sun, May 16 - Annual Parish Picnic - tentative date

Sun, May 23 - THE DAY OF PENTECOST-WHITSUNDAY

Summer Camp Sessions at Camp McDowell

For detailed information go to www.CampMcDowell.com. See the rector for scholarships.

Session

Camp

Dates

Grades

Price

1

Primary I

May 28 - 30

entering 1st - 2nd w/parent

$105

2

Elementary I

June 2 - 5

entering 3rd - 4th

$210

3

Senior

June 8 - 17

entering 10th - 12th

$465

4

Junior High I

June 22 - 27

entering 6th - 7th

$300

5

Special Session*

June 28 - July 5

Special Session Staff Training

June 28 - 30

(entering 11th grade +)

$145

Campers arrive

June 30 - July 5

for physically or mentally challenged

$275

6

Sophomore

July 6 - 13

entering 8th - 9th

$405

7

Middler

July 16 - 21

entering 5th - 6th

$300

8

Junior High II

July 23 - 30

entering 7th - 8th

$405

9

Elementary II

Aug 1 - 5

entering 4th - 5th

$255

10

Primary II

August 6 - 8

entering 1st - 3rd w/ parent

$105

* Special Session is for people with physical & mental disabilities, ages 8 to 80.

The Season After Pentecost

Sun, May 30 - TRINITY SUNDAY

Mon, May 31 - Memorial Day

June 1-6 - Young People Painting Birmingham, for rising 7th, 8th  & 9th grade youth. Click HERE for more info.

June 25-July 3 - Sawyerville Day Camp Session 1. Click HERE for more info.

July 9-17 - Sawyerville Day Camp Session 2. Click HERE for more info.

 

July 24-Aug 7 - Province IV Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Click HERE for more info

Mon, Sept 5 - Labor Day (National Holiday)

Sun, Sept 26 - MICHAELMAS, OUR PATRONAL FEAST

Nov 5-7 - Happening # 57, renewal retreat for 10-12th graders, locale to be announced. Click HERE for info.

Sun, Nov 21 - CHRIST THE KING

Advent

Sun, Nov 28 - First Sunday of Advent

Sun, Dec 5 - Second Sunday of Advent; Alabama State Day at Washington National Cathedral

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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,

but in order that the world might be saved through Him. John 3:17.

 

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